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Note The measurement of inequality by components of total expenditure

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  • Henri Theil

    (P. O. Box 518, St. Augustine, FL 32085, USA)

  • Charles B. Moss

    (P. O. Box 518, St. Augustine, FL 32085, USA)

Abstract

An informational approach is used for the measurement of the inequality of each component of total consumption expenditure. The approach is applied to data of the International Comparison Project.

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  • Henri Theil & Charles B. Moss, 1999. "Note The measurement of inequality by components of total expenditure," Empirical Economics, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 559-561.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:empeco:v:24:y:1999:i:3:p:559-561
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    1. Bewley, Ronald, 2000. "Mr Henri Theil:: an interview with the International Journal of Forecasting," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 16(1), pages 1-16.
    2. Blyde, Juan, 2006. "Latin American clubs: uncovering patterns of convergence," MPRA Paper 21320, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Erling Røed Larsen, 2002. "Estimating Latent Total Consumption in a Household," Discussion Papers 324, Statistics Norway, Research Department.
    4. Erling Larsen, 2009. "Using inverted Engel curves to estimate material standards of living in a household," Empirical Economics, Springer, vol. 36(1), pages 109-132, February.
    5. Erling Røed Larsen, 2002. "Consumption Inequality in Norway in the 80s and 90s," Discussion Papers 325, Statistics Norway, Research Department.
    6. Erickson, Kenneth W. & Moss, Charles B. & Mishra, Ashok K., 2002. "The Measurement Of Inequality In Canadian And U.S. Agricultural Income By Components Of Net Value Added," 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA 19866, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    7. Wael Mousa, 2018. "Macroeconomic Determinants of Saudi Total Factor Productivity," Applied Economics and Finance, Redfame publishing, vol. 5(1), pages 37-44, January.

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    Keywords

    Inequality · income elasticity of demand;

    JEL classification:

    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution

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